Kirklees tennis courts to have £200,000

Tennis courts in Kirklees are set to get a £200,000 makeover thanks to money from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and central government.

In total, 19 courts across four parks in Batley, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Huddersfield will be upgraded.

The work is expected to be completed by September, with each court set to close while renovations take place.

Yusra Hussain from Kirklees Council said the investment would provide “high quality court facilities for many years to come”.

The work will take place at Wilton Park in Batley, Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury, Firth Park in Heckmondwike and Greenhead Park in Huddersfield.

Visitors should expect to see improved playing surfaces, repainted markings, new nets and fence repairs, a Kirklees Council spokesman said.

The project will cost a total of £206,427, paid for through a joint project between the LTA and the government to refurbish public tennis courts across the UK and open up the sport to more people.

Explaining the rationale behind closing the tennis courts during the busy summer months, a spokesman for Kirklees Council said they were bound by a deadline set by the LTA.

Acceptance of the investment offer required the closure during the summer months, they added.

The LTA has been contacted for comment.

The work will be carried out on the following dates:

Wilton Park 15 July – 20 September

Crow Nest Park 15 July – 20 September

Greenhead Park 22 July – 23 August

Firth Park 29 July – 23 August

Once the courts reopen, the sessions will be available for online booking through the LTA website, the spokesperson said.